Meeting and Event Management

Employment of meeting, convention, and event planners is projected to grow 33 percent from 2012 to
2020, much faster than the average for all occupations. As globalization increases and businesses
continue to recognize the value of professionally planned meetings, the need for meetings and events
is expected to grow. Job opportunities should be best for candidates with a bachelor’s degree in
hospitality management (U.S. Department of Labor).

The work of meeting, convention, and event planners
can be fast-paced and demanding. Planners oversee
many aspects of the event at the same time, face
numerous deadlines, and orchestrate the activities
of several different groups of people.

In 2012, meeting, convention, and event planners held about 94,200 jobs (U.S. Department of Labor).